Is a Dermani Medspa franchisee required to use Dermani Medspa's designated construction contractor for buildout?

According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa FDD, franchisees are not required to exclusively use Dermani Medspa's designated construction contractor for the buildout of their medspa. However, if a franchisee chooses to use their own contractor, they are then required to use Dermani Medspa's designated contractor to oversee the buildout process.

The FDD indicates that the estimated initial investment for site selection and construction oversight ranges from $0 to $5,000, depending on whether the franchisee uses Dermani Medspa's designated real estate broker and contractor or their own. The low estimate assumes the use of Dermani Medspa's designated professionals, while the high estimate accounts for the additional fees paid to Dermani Medspa's designated professionals for overseeing the process when the franchisee uses their own real estate broker and contractor.

This policy allows franchisees some flexibility in choosing their own contractors while ensuring that Dermani Medspa's standards are maintained through oversight by their designated contractor. Prospective franchisees should consider the potential costs and benefits of using their own contractor versus Dermani Medspa's designated contractor, including the oversight fees and the level of control they desire over the buildout process. Franchisees should also confirm whether using Dermani Medspa's contractor impacts buildout timelines.